The process of care model, ADPIE (assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation) is the framework and foundation for guiding practitioners in providing effective and efficient patient care. Yet, this model can also lead to reactive care, focusing only on the symptoms of the disease and not the etiology. The same disease/condition can have many causes, and simply having a label …
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Dental care for patients with Down syndrome: Understanding the challenges and accommodations
Down syndrome, characterized by the presence of an extra copy of chromosome 21, is a prevalent genetic disorder affecting approximately one in every 700 births in the United States each year.1 Individuals with Down syndrome face physical and intellectual disabilities that present unique challenges in various aspects of health care, including dental care. Here I explore the background, statistics, health …
Read More »Incorporating complementary, alternative medicine is the ‘wave of the future’ in GI care
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Read More »5 tips for taking care of your mental health while following the news
The conflict in Israel and Gaza has dominated the news cycle for the last week. Turn on the TV or log on to any social media platform and you’ll be confronted with a barrage of horrific headlines. While staying informed is important, consuming an excess of graphic images and videos can negatively affect your mental health. Media exposure to mass …
Read More »Understanding the Mental-Dental Health Connection Said to Be Integral to Patient Care
iStock/Getty Images/Pheelings Media The impact of oral health conditions upon individuals experiencing psychiatric disorders is a key concern for both clinicians and public health professionals. A 2022 study by Tamanna Tiwari, M.P.H., and colleagues in Frontiers in Oral Health suggested that individuals who reported “poor mental health were more likely to be facing financial and emotional hardships and were more …
Read More »The importance of oral care during cancer treatment
I participated in a medical/dental mission trip in the remote mountain village of Jean Rabel, Haiti, in 2012. Before we left, the organizers requested that each member of the team read the book, When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting the Poor … and Yourself, by Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert. The premise of the book focuses on …
Read More »Oral care before, during, and after pregnancy: Building blocks for a healthy baby
As prevention and education specialists, dental hygienists have an important role in helping future parents prepare to conceive a baby. Growing a healthy baby starts well before conception! For most patients, brushing and maintaining a healthy mouth is the extent of their focus; they don’t realize the risk that oral diseases can pose to fetal development. But there’s much more …
Read More »The Missing Piece In Health Care
Mariya Filipova, Chief Innovation Officer at CareQuest Innovation Partners. Getty Reflecting on my time at CareQuest Innovation Partners, I realized there’s one question I’m frequently asked: Why oral health? The simple answer: Because there is so much opportunity. Nearly everyone understands the importance of keeping teeth and gums healthy, but many don’t understand how oral health impacts the rest of …
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